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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,514.20, 355,968.90 and 97,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,514.20, 355,968.90 and 97,114.20 is: 145,547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,514.20 : 355,968.90 = 97,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,514.20/355,968.90 = 97,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,514.20x = 355,968.90 × 97,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,514.20x = 34,569,634,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,569,634,948.38/237,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,547.66

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